Studies

Main Focus of the Study

Discussed AI Technologies

Zhang et al. (2020)

● Holistic review of recent developments in AI, Big Data and Machine Learning.

● Exploration of the evolution of accounting profession faced by various technological advancement.

● Examination of inherent hurdles and opportunities of new technologies posed in front of accounting professionals and pedagogy.

● Machine & Deep Learning

● Artificial General Intelligence

● Blockchain Technology

● Robotic Process Automation

- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

- Speech Recognition

- Natural Language Processing

- Artificial Neural Networks

Chukwuani & Egiyi (2020)

● Automation of Accounting Process.

● Highlighting of impacts of AI on Accounting.

● Adaptation to automation by the Accountants.

● Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

● Expert Systems

● Neural Networks

● Robots

● Fuzzy Logic

Lee & Tajudeen (2020)

● Impact of AI-based accounting software on organizations in Malaysia.

● Storing of Image and documents

● Automation of Information Capturing

● Machine Learning

● OCR Technologies

Kumar Doshi et al. (2020)

● Investigating how AI creates opportunities and gives rise to threats in the profession, using 12 variables.

● Examining the Accountants’ aptitude to embrace technology, using six determinants.

● Overall AI application (no specific technology discussed)

Ucoglu (2020)

● Review of the present Machine Learning applications in accounting & auditing with focus on the Big 4.

● Machine Learning

Mohammad et al. (2020)

● Assessment of the impact of AI on the accounting professionals.

● Extend relevant suggestions to the policymakers.

● Automation

● Robotics

● Machine Learning

Zemánková (2019)

● Introducing the use of AI in accounting and auditing, with special focus on blockchain technology.

● Providing an analysis of audit aspects benefiting from AI application.

● Highlighting the implication of blockchain in auditing.

● Evaluating the AI endeavors of the BIG4.

● Decision support systems

● Knowledge-based expert systems

● Genetic algorithms/programming

● Fuzzy systems

● Neural networks

● Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

● Blockchain

- Smart Contracts

- Smart Audit Procedures

Reddy et al. (2019)

● Examining Accounting Intelligence’s analytical applications and actionable insights from a more disruptive and decision-oriented approach.

● Looking at the perspectives and experiences of the “4-Accounting Giants.”

● Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

- NLP

- Speech Recognition

● Accounting Intelligence Expert Systems (AI/ES)

● Deep Learning

● Cognitive Insights & Engagement

Ukpong et al. (2019)

● Reviewing various accounting and auditing problems and the call for AI application in the discipline.

● Investigation of stakeholders’ perspective regarding AI application in Nigerian Banks.

● Automation

● Machine Learning

● Data Mining

● Cognitive Computing

● Natural Language Processing

● Robotics

Stancheva-Todorova (2018)

● A discussion of a few of the issues that the accounting profession faces in present day context

● Shedding light on some likely future development tendencies in the domain of AI.

● Drawing some conclusions on accounting education in the light of new intelligent technologies and their commercial applications.

● Automation

● Expert Systems

● Fuzzy Logic

● Neural Networks

● Machine Learning

Huang (2018)

● Application of AI in Taxation.

● Case study from China and around the world.

● Automation

● Facial recognition, Image and Text Recognition

● Knowledge-based query addressing system

Chukwudi et al. (2018)

● Ascertain the effect of AI on the performance of accounting functions.

● Ascertain the effect or Expert System and Intelligent Agents on the performance of the accounting functions.

● Expert Systems

● Intelligent Agents

● Neural Network

● Fuzzy Logic

● NLP

● Genetic Algorithm

Kokina & Davenport (2017)

● Providing an overview of the emergence of AI in accounting and auditing.

● Discussion on the impact of cognitive technologies on human auditors and the audit process itself.

● Industry examples of AI implementation.

● Looking at some of the potential biases that come with artificial intelligence development and application.

● Cognitive Technologies

● Automation

Bizarro, P.A. and Dorian, M. (2017)

● Defining the benefits and risks occurring from the integration of AI in accounting and auditing.

● Automation

Greenman (2017)

● Exploring the impact of AI on the accounting profession.

● Automation

● Cognitive Technologies

● Document Review

Huq (2014)

● Presenting how AI aids in the development of accounting system.

● Analyzing relative impact of AI on auditing and taxation.

● Machine Learning

● Speech Recognition

● Automation

Omoteso (2012)

● Review of existing researches and use of AI systems by the auditors.

● Predicting future directions of research and software development in the area of AI.

● Mapping of the development process of AI systems in auditing.

● Expert Systems (ES)

● Neural Networks (NN)

Baldwin et al. (2006)

● Review of the accounting and audit problems that could use application of AI.

● Breaking down and outlining audit tasks where various AI technologies can be augmented.

● Genetic Algorithms

● Neural Networks

● Fuzzy Systems

● Hybrid Systems

Lam (2004)

● Investigating the ability of neural network to integrate fundamental and technical analysis in financial performance prediction.

● Neural Networks

● Backpropagation algorithm

Zhao et al. (2004)

● Outlining threats & challenges to traditional auditing

● Comparison and contrast between traditional and continuous auditing

● Future outlooks on continuous auditing

● Continuous Auditing

● Expert Systems

O’Leary & O’Keefe (1997)

● Analyzing relative impact of expert systems on auditing and taxation using Perrow’s sociological framework.

● Expert System

Yang & Vasarhelyi (1995)

● Summarizing the then existing application of expert systems in accounting.

● Classification of application of ES in accounting under five categories: Auditing, Taxation, Financial Accounting, Personal Financial Planning and Management Accounting.

● Expert System

O’Leary (1995)

● Taxonomy of papers/studies conducted in the areas of Accounting, Finance and Management relating to AI.

● Multiple Agents

● Neural Networks

● Knowledge-based and Expert Systems

● Case-based Reasoning

● Machine Learning

● Constraint Logic Programming

● Cognitive Models

Meservy et al. (1992)

● Application of AI in Accounting, Tax and Audit Services.

● Expert/decision support system

● Simulation Model